The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority is seeking a Principal Internal Auditor. The Principal Internal Auditor will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and implementing internal audit guidelines, mechanisms, and procedures. The role involves assessing compliance with relevant statutes and policies, analyzing internal controls, identifying risks, and preparing detailed audit reports.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Developing and reviewing internal audit guidelines, processes, and procedures.
Ascertaining compliance with the relevant Internal Audit statutes, policies, administrative government circulars, and guidelines.
Implementing internal audit mechanisms.
Analyzing the adequacy of internal policies, procedures, and processes to ensure necessary and sufficient internal controls are in place.
Identifying and profiling various risks inherent in specific audit assignments.
Undertaking various internal audits.
Preparing detailed, understandable, and cross-referenced work papers to evidence work done and for future references, in compliance with standards for professional practice in internal audit.
Preparing reports on audit findings and making appropriate recommendations.
Executing audit activities to ensure reliability and integrity of information and effective use of ICTA resources and compliance with contracts, standards, and policies.
Presenting reports to the Internal Audit Committee on audit recommendations.
Carrying out special audit assignments as the need arises.
Making follow-up on audit reviews.
Personal Specifications & Requirements
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
At least five (5) years of relevant work experience in the Public service or Private Sector.
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Economics, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Certificate in a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya (IIA-K).
Certificate in Computerized Accounting packages.
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the ICT Authority recruitment portal at recruitment.icta.go.ke or through the application link here.
